Raine's POV

It had been five days since Ileana arrived. She had asked me to no longer refer to her as a queen since she and Armand meant nothing to each other anymore. I easily agreed because it seemed to make her more comfortable not to be reminded of that part of her history.

Marku was still upset with me, but he tried not to show his irritation. I just couldn't do what he wanted. He wanted me to release the mate bond I had with Cage and I just couldn't. I wouldn't. I had known as soon as Marku brought up the fact that I had freed Ileana, what...